Abhishek Sharma, at 24, is quickly establishing himself as a powerful T20 cricketer with multiple record-breaking performances and remarkable self-belief. Influential figures like Yuvraj Singh and strong support from team management have played a significant role in his rapid rise and success.

In a format as unpredictable as T20 cricket where batters experience failures more than success, India's newest power-hitter Abhishek Sharma has learnt quite early that self-belief and fearlessness are essential to increase his chances of success at the highest level.

India's young opening batter Abhishek Sharma credited legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for shaping up his career after his breathtaking century vs England in the fifth T20I in Mumbai.